The NFL Draft is FINALLY HERE! This Thursday-Saturday, not one but two Tribe players could potentially have their names called. Obviously, we think DHC is a lock for the mid rounds, but Luke Rhodes could surprise some people. He's garnered a lot of looks from several different teams over the last few weeks. And even if he doesn't, he'll go the UDFA route.

Curious to see what everyone here thinks will happen to these two: which round drafted (if at all), and which teams do you see them having the best fit?

We give our input to those questions in the below article, which focuses primarily on DHC's path to the draft, including info on his collegiate career, Senior Bowl experience, NFL Combine performance, and NFL Draft Analysis. And of course we speak about Luke Rhodes.

LET'S GO TRIBE!!!

Article: https://wmsportsblog.com/2016/04/25/wm-n...ke-rhodes/

DHC 4th round
Rhodes 6th round
I hope they go much earlier than my prediction. My best wishes to both men.

http://www.richmond.com/sports/college/s...81047.html

Article on Houston-Carson in today's RTD.

DHC in the 4th rd.
Rhodes UFA.

I think it will benefit Luke to pick his team. His senior season was a down year for him but we all know he can perform much better when he's fighting his way out of a dark alley. I bet he ends up with the Eagles, Jets, or Browns.

It wouldn't surprise me to see DHC fall in the draft like Tre did last year. I think a lot of teams are after DeAndre but want to use a later pick. So there might be some rumors circulating that don't exactly add up.

As for Luke I can't really see him getting drafted by someone but he'll definitely sign somewhere. I think it's very important that he ends up in a system that values his size and hitting ability. He may not be able to play sideline to sideline in the pros but he can definitely still thump.

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I somewhat disagree about DCH. Teams are going to grab him for two main reasons: 1) can play corner or safety; 2) he has excellent film on special teams. My guess is that he goes in the first three rounds.

Trey had one big thing against him which was the level of defensive competition. He was able to use speed to get by DBs in college.

DHC also interviewed well which was a knock against McBride.

Not sold at all the Luke makes an NFL roster.

DHC got a big mention from Mel Kuyper on Sportscenter this morning. Showed some film and described him as a major value for mid-rounds.

Yeah, he said 5th Round on the radio.

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/20/nfl-moc...r-rankings

Here's an SI draft with DHC going in Round 3 to the Panthers - a WM Sports Blog dream come true!

(04-26-2016 11:28 AM)tribemike09 Wrote:  http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/20/nfl-moc...r-rankings

Here's an SI draft with DHC going in Round 3 to the Panthers - a WM Sports Blog dream come true!

Please let this happen!

Wouldn't be surprised to see DHC jump up to 3rd round similar to Derek Cox a few years back. I think a team might take a chance on him.

Agreed that Luke will probably be UFA

I'll go with DHC in the 4th and Luke in the 7th

(04-26-2016 11:37 AM)TribeNiner Wrote:  

(04-26-2016 11:28 AM)tribemike09 Wrote:  http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/20/nfl-moc...r-rankings

Here's an SI draft with DHC going in Round 3 to the Panthers - a WM Sports Blog dream come true!

Please let this happen!

Amen!

ESPN Radio 980 & 94.3 in the WMA just said DHC would be a steal in round 3 or 4. Show host stated DHC's special teams play makes him a lock to make a 53-man roster.

DHC
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/26253...rs/page/16

Rhodes
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/26253...rs/page/14

Great article in Fredericksburg paper. DHC even better person than he is football player.


"Her soon’s mission is to impact as many people as he can. This became clearer over the last few months as he prepared for the draft. While in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl, he spent time at an adult home where he befriended a blind woman.

“She loved football and was so excited that football players had come to hang out with her,” Houston–Carson said. “That was just a moment, like, ‘My God, this is almost more important than how I look at practice [for NFL scouts]. I have an opportunity to really love on people, and this is what it’s all about.’”

During a recent visit to River of Life Worship Center in Spotsylvania, Houston–Carson was asked to speak to the youth group there.

“I was like, ‘Who am I? Why are you asking me to come speak? What can I possibly say to these children?’” said Houston–Carson, who has made multiple mission trips to Nicaragua with his church.

“I just heard this quiet voice [from God] telling me: ‘This is the reason you even have your ability. This is why I gave you your talent. I want you to use it to influence people’s lives.’”


http://www.fredericksburg.com/sports/nfl...k.facebook

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/william...ft13a-1gp1

Nice DP article on DHC and probably a true prediction regarding Luke and hopefully Tyler Clayton and MAS will get invites to a camp.

Looks like neither DHC or Rhodes went in round 1. Shocker

The good news is several safeties are off the board early.

Also good news for Tre & Jon that their teams haven't drafted their positions.

DHC to the Panthers with the 30th pick in the 3rd round? (knocks on wood)

Edit: Just kidding, they traded up and got another CB. Really freaking out after losing Josh Norman.